Positive - Well. Um.

It turned out we didn't run on Friday because the friend I run with went camping for the weekend. I suppose I could've still gone out myself, but I didn't. End of story. Anyways, she was gone for the weekend, then last night it was raining hard so I haven't been running since Wednesday of last week. We're going to try today and so far the weather is on our side.

The weekend was pretty good; we had our ball wind-up on Sunday and that was a little disappointing because only 30% of our team actually showed up for it. I wish they would have let us know they couldn't make it; perhaps we could have rescheduled it for a day when everyone (or most everyone) could be there. It was fun anyways. I made yesterday a couch day and watched a couple of movies and caught up on some tv shows. I've been trying to watch Being Human to see if I would like it, but I can't figure out when it's on the Space Channel. I even went so far as to check online for the schedule, but got nowhere. Q'ue Cera!

1/2 cup of luke warm coffee

Positive - It's Friday!!! I will take a nap right after work today. Oh yes, I will.

Well, we lost our game last night 11 to 7. What a bummer; we didn't play our best game so the other team definitely deserved the win. We still managed to whoop it up after the game, so i'm feeling slightly under the weather this morning. Add my cold into it, and it's just going to be one of those days! Today i'd like to blame a teammate for keeping me up far too late (2:30am). It's always someone else's fault, don't you know I need my beauty rest?!

Running is part of the plan for today, so i'm really hoping I can fit a quick nap in beforehand. Otherwise i'll be a royal pain in the butt by that time. Oh gawd, it's going to be a long day.

I really needed (yes, needed) a mocha this morning so I went through the drive-through. Requested a mocha, paid for it, received the cup and came to work. Opened it up and... blah. Double double. I am so not in the mood for creamer. So I dumped it ($1.75 down the drain) and i'm drinking water instead. But I really *need* a mocha. It's my comfort food.

bagel

oh my God, I just realized I have nothing to eat for lunch. I hate today.

Positive - One more slo-pitch game tonight - A-Final!!!

So I took that cold medication yesterday morning and reacted to it.  I became woozy and nauseus and Just Not Right.  I tried a different kind of medication after lunch, and by around 3:30pm was feeling much better but stayed at home for the afternoon to rest.

I did go running last night.  After a 5 minute warm-up walk, we ran 1 minute, walked 1 minute, ran 3 minutes and walked to recovery, then repeated.  I couldn't finish the last 3 minute loop, only running about 1 minute of it.  Then we walked again to cool down.  It took about 24 minutes in total.  It was a good start though, and I hope we can kick up the minutes once we've put in the time.

B - coffee, bagel

L - chicken, pasta, veggies

S - I already crave a snack, and it's only 2pm!

D - potatoes and a smokie, if I have time to cook

E - slo-pitch

O - I need to look at my dog to see how her teeth are doing.  It's a bit of an ordeal.

I will refrain from saying much today, as i'm doped up on cold medication and probably nothing would make sense.

Coffee, black with brown sugar

Berry Xtreme muffin

I took a muscle relaxant this morning for the cramping in my calf, and I think it's helping except that body parts keep snap, crackle, popping and I don't know if it's supposed to hurt or not.  Does that make sense?

I went for a short walk last night, 20 minutes total.  Supposed to run tonight.

Positive - I don't have anything to do today after work.

The camping trip was a success, even though it rained for two days and i'll probably catch a cold of some sort.  Our campsite was beautiful and we were able to set up a gazebo to stay out of the rain.  I took my dog with me and she had a blast using up her stored energy to play with other dogs out there and roam around the campsite. 

I didn't drink enough water over the weekend and it came back to haunt me around 5am on Monday morning.  I woke slightly and stretched my legs out across the mattress - winding up with a very large, very painful muscle cramp.  I didn't see the exact amount of damage I did to my calf, but I could feel the muscle cramp through the fabric of my pants and it was a doozy - yuck.  I managed to get myself out of the tent and walked it off for about 20 minutes.  I've been limping off and on ever since.  It was a biggun!

Plan for today:

Breakfast - coffee, banana muffin

Lunch - macaroni salad

Snack - ??

Dinner - macaroni salad; boiled potatoes maybe

Exercise - I am supposed to start a running program tomorrow, so I might just take the night off and finish the book I started yesterday.

Positive - Friday!

Super tired, and I don't care what anybody says... today i'm having a hamburger for supper.

Vet appointment went well enough I 'spose, pain killers wore off too early and my cockapoo kept me up all night crying. Feel so bad for her, think she's feeling better now though. Was close to going back to vets to get a sedative for her. Or me. Either would have worked.

Have to pick up a few things after work for the camping trip this weekend, then visit grandma in the hospital, then pack and stuff, then wax legs.

Plan for today:

Breakfast - biscuit

Lunch - Smokie with brown rice, ketchup

Snack - pepsi (bad me, but so tired. and hurting tooth)

Dinner - hamburger

Exercise - what?

Other - much

*YAWN*

Positive - I feel like I might just meet the deadline my supervisors have set for me. That is a very positive thing, as I still am reeling from the thought of losing all that information.

The vigil I attended last night was interesting. It was held by informal and formal groups all across North America. I think, if I remember correctly, the largest group vigil being held in Chicago. My friend explained the individual that was behind the making of the event, and what events occurred in his life to move him to organize an event such as this. Bullying can become such a terrifying thing for young people - and no doubt adults as well. I am proud to personally know someone who is so involved in advocating bullying outreach programs. My friend is truly a compassionate person.

I did not get a chance to see the baby. I will just have to let that go.

I took my dog into the vet this morning; she was due for her shots but I also noticed she was having some issues with her teeth and gums. Did you know that a full dental cleaning here is $200? And if any teeth need to be extracted, it could be a maximum cost of $400? That's going on the VISA, that's all i'm gonna say about that. She was so scared that I almost nixed the whole thing and took her back home. I have to pick her up in 15 minutes; I so hope she's okay.

Plan for today:

Breakfast - mocha, bagel

Lunch - leftovers

Snack - chocolate almonds

Dinner - potatoes and chicken, hopefully

Exercise - slo-pitch

Positive - Haha, caught me at a bad time.  It's mid-afternoon and all I want to do is go home.  But if I had to say... it would be that i'll get to see a good friend later tonight.

Things are hectic.  I lost a week's worth of work that needs to be done by Sept 2nd.  I don't know that i'm willing to commit another week towards the same job.  Grandma went through knee surgery yesterday.  She's doing well, as sharp a mind as ever before, and an even sharper tongue!  Girls' camping trip this weekend to prepare for.  Attending a vigil tonight for the international fight against bullying.  Slo-pitch Wednesday, Thursday and possibly Friday.  Please, girls, find me a rock I can crawl under. 

OH!  And a baby to meet, which I doubt very much i'll get to do since they leave town today sometime and... well... i'm still at work.  I was undecided about going anyways, it's my X's sister and her husband's baby.  Since X and I are no longer on speaking terms, it's a tad bit awkward as you might well imagine.

Plan for today:

Breakfast - banana smoothie, coffee, bran muffin

Lunch - burger and onion rings

Snack - tbd

Dinner - cabbage rolls and baked potato with cheese

Exercise - I'd like to take the dog for a walk today after work.  The poor thing is getting a dental tomorrow morning, so she needs all the attention i'm able to give her.

Other - Bullying vigil tonight.  Then a warm bath.  Then bed.

P.S. - I might be going on a coffee date in the near future.  Look at me back in the game!

Positive - It was a really good weekend.

Friday night went well - the girls did an amazing job with the song they wanted to learn, and the night didn't go on forever which I was very thankful for.  I did some yardwork on Saturday, and took the dog for a walk for about 45 minutes.  Then I went to the church to watch the girls practice.  Attended church on Sunday (which is so lovely to do, even if it's fleeting and not very often) and stayed after for the lunch.  In the afternoon, I went to the park with my friend and her family to help celebrate her parent's 50th Anniversary.  It was a wonderful day, very humid though.  I was beat by the time I got home last night - I slept through some apparently wicked thunder and lightening and didn't even notice.

Plan for today:

Breakfast - mocha, banana muffin

Lunch - cabbage rolls

Snack - blueberries, banana

Dinner - not sure. might try to get together with the girls to plan a camping trip this weekend.

Exercise - slo-pitch, but that probably won't happen because it's raining pretty hard here today.

Other - no other.  I think that's enough.

Have a great day everyone!

Positive - it's Friday!  the day i've been waiting for all week!

I am doing so well with sleep (I hope I didn't jinx myself).  7 hours last night.  It is helpful to think about something positive, then I find I go to sleep a lot more quickly than if i'm thinking about something that's upsetting.  I know, it's not rocket science right?! but sometimes we forget how to solve the most simple of problems because we are lost in those problems.

I was disappointed to be kept at home all night yesterday waiting for a call from a friend.  I never did receive a call, so i'm hoping she's okay and just brushed me off - better than the alternative!

Plan for today:

Breakfast - coffee, oatmeal bar

Lunch - ?? I will be near a car dealership at lunch, no time to go home - there's only an A&W around there. Or I could walk a bit and get a sub sandwich and maybe some sun chips or something.

Snack - I forgot to bring anything; maybe i'll pick something up at lunchtime.

Dinner - smokie (no bun) with brown rice. or... not. I don't know.

Exercise - cutting the lawn

Other - I need to help a friend and three others learn to sing a couple of songs tonight.  Should be fun!

I am glad it's Friday, i've had such a week.  I have nothing scheduled for Saturday so far, and an anniversary to attend on Sunday.  Let's hope it's a beautiful weekend!